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FutureHoop Minis

$549.00

Fill the space with mesmerizing combinations of geometric patterns, lush color palettes, and high-speed chaser effects. Use the different modes and remote controls to sync up your hoops exactly in between the pair, or with other FutureHoops.

FutureHoop Models

FutureHoop Pro – Comes with a 44-key Design Remote, a 7-key Performance Remote, and 8 click-through Special Modes. Create custom Color Palettes, save your favorites, cue changes in time to a beat. Use the Performance Remote to synchronize multiple hoops and poi in range.

FutureHoop Shuffle – Classic, durable build with 6 click-through Special Modes that shuffle the pattern continuously every 6 seconds in most modes.

Hoop Features

Design Remote and Performance Remote

Remote controls are only available with FutureHoop Pro.

The entire hoop menu is in full display in your hands! The interactive remote controls give you complete access to the color banks, pattern layers, timing changes, spiral controls, brightness, and your saved patterns. Create and save up to 14 different patterns, then use the ‘Tap Tempo’ button to set them to change in time to music!

Press the ‘Random Colors’ button to generate fresh color palettes, or add a multi-color Spiral layer around a motif. Invert the negative spaces of patterns, or play with the Size of the image displayed. Turn on ‘Color Lock’ and select the colors you want to see displayed in the pattern, then set the hoop to run through patterns using only your selected palette.

We’ve thoughtfully designed the hoop to be geared towards performers so the hoop makes changes seamlessly as you cue the customized patterns, either set to a beat, or when you press the ‘Next’ button.

Sync up your FutureHoop patterns and changes with other FutureHoops to create a choreographed performance lightscape!

Hoop Grip

The FutureHoop Shuffle comes with a layer of hoop wax to provide a clear and amazing layer of grip.

FutureHoop Pro comes with extra grippy 3M grip tape along the inner ring of the hoop. This clear tape provides excellent traction and allows the signals from the remote controls to pass through easily.

The FutureHoop FutureHoop Pro uses sensors to be able to pick up the button press signals from the remote controls. It’s best not to use regular grip tape with this hoop, as the grip tape (whether in black or white) blocks the signal and shortens the signal difference.

Sanding or waxing the hoop does not affect the signal and is the best option for hoop grip (aside from the 3M grip tape) that does not interrupt the remote control signal.

FutureHoop Pro Special Modes

The FutureHoop Pro comes with the two remote controls so you can customize the patterns on your hoop. Remote controls are only available with FutureHoop Pro.

Even if you don’t have your remote control on you, you still have control of the hoop. Changing to the next Special Mode is as easy as turning the hoop off and then on again. The hoop blinks the color of the menu so you know which mode you’re in.

Remote Controls

Remote controls are only available with FutureHoop Pro.

With the 44-key remote you can create custom color palettes, change chaser modes on the fly, melt galaxy effects, save your favorites, add or remove layers, cue changes in time to a beat, synchronize and much more.

The compact 7-key remote is programmed with handy features to have on the go and for easy performances cues. You can also use the small remote to access saved patterns, synchronize multiple hoops, quickly switch between modes, and alter your brightness. The 44-key remote can do everything the 7-key remote can do, but many people find it more convenient to carry around the smaller-sized 7-key remote when full design features aren’t needed.

This hoop is designed to play!
Press the Random Colors button to generate fresh color palettes, or add a multi-color spiral layer around a motif. Invert the negative spaces of patterns, or play with the Size of the image displayed. Turn on Color Lock, create your custom color palette, then watch as the hoop shuffles through patterns using only your selected colors.

Sync up your FutureHoop patterns and changes with other FutureHoops to create a choreographed performance lightscape with other performers! We’ve thoughtfully designed the hoop to be geared towards performers so the hoop makes changes seamlessly as you cue the customized patterns or when you press the Next button.

Melt hues to make your own custom chill Galaxy mode using blended colors. Alter the timing and speed of mind-bending chasers and isolation effects on the fly. These are just a few examples of neat ways you can edit and customize your patterns and syncability.

FutureHoop Shuffle Special Modes

Classic, durable build with 6 click-through Special Modes that shuffle continuously as you easily navigate through the auto-generated art motifs and chasers. The vibrant color palettes and drawing modes are randomly generated so each dance with your FutureHoop is both familiar and refreshing. No tiny switches, no elaborate menus, just pure hooping bliss <3

Changing to the next Special Mode is as easy as turning the hoop off and then on again. The hoop blinks the color of the menu so you know which mode you’re in. Motif and Spiral patterns change every 6 seconds, giving the shuffle its own life as you melt into your hooping.

6 Special Modes:

Motif (blinks pink) – Inspired by traditional art motifs with a splash of 8-bit iconography. Multi-layers of colors display dimensional patterns in bold colors with a random chance for a hypnotic chaser layer over the pattern.

Iso (blinks purple) – Color shifting chasers appear to freeze and hover as you perform isolations or spinning tosses. The chaser layer and background layer breathe in and out while swapping colors and speeds.

Galaxy (blinks white) – This meditative rippling rainbow stasis mode gives your eyes a rest and allows for more flow focused dancing. The gentle color shifting rainbow uses low power and is great for chill spaces and conserving power while walking around.

Batteries & Charger

The FutureHoop Pro in 3/4 tubing has internal batteries that are charged via the micro USB cord and USB wall charger provided. The internal batteries allow this hoop to have no light gap where the battery would be, creating a full, unbroken circle of light.

FutureHoop Pro in 5/8 and FutureHoop Shuffle in 5/8 have the same removable battery build and come with four rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and a single-bay battery charger. The removable battery design lets you run full color visuals all night long, as long as you have extra batteries charged and ready to go!

Important note: Only one of the removable lithium-ion batteries is used at a time.

Polypro LED Hoops

We recommend HDPE tubing as the default option for LED hoops. Since LED hoops have batteries and weighted internals, the lightness of polypro is not as noticeable from an HDPE LED hoop made in the same size.

HDPE tubing is naturally a more flexible material and absorbs impacts well. Polypro tubing is stiffer, giving it a different kind of feedback during hoop play. However, polypro tubing is more brittle in comparison, and prone to cracking on impacts or when extremely flexed. The added weight of LEDs, batteries, weighted internals only increases the chance of the tubing cracking. Polypro is extra susceptible to cracking in cold temperatures.

Does the tubing color affect the lights?
When the hoop is in mid to high speed motion the tubing color difference is almost indistinguishable. When the hoop is moving slower you can see that the tubing is different and may notice a slight tint.

The color difference will be the most notable when the hoop is on an all white setting.

FutureHoop Battery Options

Removable Battery

Removable batteries leave a small light gap, but you could have virtually endless hoop sessions, as long as you keep putting in a fresh battery.

Run Time for 3/4 hoop with Removable battery: 2-4 hours per battery, depending on patterns & brightness

Run Time for 5/8 hoop with Removable battery: 1-2 hours per battery, depending on patterns & brightness

Recharge time: 2-4 hours per battery

Comes with: 4 hoop batteries, and single battery charger

Non-Removable Battery

Allows for a totally seamless hoop with no light gap where the battery would be, creating a full, unbroken circle of light. Batteries are hard-wired into the hoop so it needs to be charged via USB. Comes with a wall charger and a micro USB cable.

Run Time for Non-removable battery: 2-5 hours per charge, depending on patterns & brightness

Recharge time: 2-6 hours plugged in to recharge

Comes with: micro USB cord, USB wall charger

Internal battery FutureHoop are not available in 5/8″ tubing because the batteries don’t fit in the smaller tubing without creating a light gap, but a 5/8 removable battery version is available.

Power Saving Tips

Switch your hoop to less power-hungry modes or patterns to save power. Use the remote control to turn down the brightness as another way to increase battery life.

FutureHoop patterns that use more black space than color are using less LEDs on at the same time, which saves power. Simple, minimal patterns (like spirals and chasers) can last for many hours on one battery charge.

Recharging

How often should I charge my battery?
It’s best to keep your batteries charged in between hooping sessions. Lithium-ion batteries are okay to be stored at a little below full charge, especially if they will be sitting unused for while. Never leave lithium-ion batteries at zero or low charge for extended periods. This will cause the battery to lose capacity over time. Rechargeable batteries are consumable and they will need to be replaced over time a normal part of wear and tear from the hoop. It’s best to keep your battery in good shape to extend the glow time it can give back to you!

How does a FutureHoop with an Internal Battery Recharge?
Depending on the mode you’re in, an internal battery FutureHoop can last 2-5 hours before it would need to be plugged in to charge. FutureHoops hoops charge via micro USB cord and come with a USB wall charger. The hoop needs 4-6 hours plugged in to recharge the internal batteries back to full capacity. Keep your hoop batteries charged in between hooping sessions.

The red light on inside the hoop when plugged in is how you know the hoop is charging. When the hoop is fully charged the light inside the hoop will turn off. Unplug your hoop when it’s completed charging.

The USB wall charger that comes with your hoop has a light on it to let you know that it’s receiving power from the outlet. This isn’t an indicator of whether the hoop charging, only that it’s receiving power. Any powered USB port or USB charger will power the hoop when it’s plugged in.

You can use any micro USB cord and any USB charger to charge your hoop’s internal batteries. If your USB cord no longer works it’s best to dispose of it and purchase a new one or to use a different micro USB cord from another USB device.